‘This Is Very Strange’: Ancient Smallpox May Have Been Less Deadly 30. July 2026 (20:00) Scientists have found smallpox viruses in the remains of people in Chile from around 500 years ago, revealing how the virus may have evolved into a global killer.(New York Times)
Nvidia’s Open Source Alliance Snubs OpenAI and Anthropic 30. July 2026 (19:51) This week on Uncanny Valley, we discuss the open- vs. closed-source debate in AI, key players in White House AI policy, and how to stop your chatbot logs from showing up in search-engine results.(Wired)
Chrome Needs Twice-a-Week Patching Thanks to AI Bug Hunting 30. July 2026 (19:00) The two Chrome updates in June patched more bugs than the 23 updates before them. Now, Google is ramping up its patching schedule thanks to AI-assisted vulnerability discovery.(Wired)
The New Friend AI Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You 30. July 2026 (18:00) Avi Schiffmann has a new version of his controversial AI companion. It’s more expensive, and you can’t change its personality.(Wired)
BBC Inside Science 30. July 2026 (18:00) What if the Goldilocks zone is for idiots?(BBC News)
